Appointment update

Today I had a clinic appointment, more out of habit than necessity.  Last week I started with a tickle in my throat, then a sore throat, then nasal congestion (and loss of smell). Today I could smell (and taste) but I was very congested in my chest, so I'm glad I had the appointment pre-booked.  My PFTs were down a little, FEV1 down to 28% (function) and FVC at 42% (capacity).  Not time for antibiotics yet, but I'm going to keep an eye on it.

Also, the headaches have returned.  The last time they hung around, I had an MRI done and began the sinus rinses...I had an ABG (arterial blood gas) drawn today to check my CO2 levels.  If my body isn't getting rid of enough carbon dioxide, it will build up in my blood, which can be lethal. I'll hopefully hear something tomorrow.

That's about it for me tonight - I'm ready for bed.

MRI results: "it's not a tumor" I do however have blocked sinuses and probably a sinus infection. So I began doing the sinus rinses again - don't know why I ever stopped... lazy, I guess. Anyway, today the headache wasn't nearly as bad and I was able to get out and do some things. 

busy girl

Had an eventful week so I thought I'd update! On Friday, February 19, my alma mater, held a Pancake Supper fundraiser before the home basketball games for my transplant fund. It was wonderful, the support was over-whelming! I am truly blessed to have so many people who want to help. On Sunday, my dad and I went to Omaha and Monday I had appointments with my doctors. Even though I felt I had a cold since Saturday, my lung function tests showed improvement - 50% capacity and 31% function... I was shocked! My oxygen saturation was a bit down at 85% so they had some tanks delivered to me so I could wear it in the car on the way home on Tuesday. Also, since Saturday I have been having severe headaches off and on. They are exacerbated by coughing, which is not good for me, because I am always coughing! The past 48 hours have been really rough, so I went to the doctor today, then to get an MRI (which is very unpleasant if you have a headache and have the urge to cough the whole time). Hopefully I will know more tomorrow. That's about all I've got. Still waiting for that call for lungs, but it will come eventually!